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Map of Burbank: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land3.7%98 of 2,658 acres
Trails1.2 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves103 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Burbank

City in Illinois, United States
1970Established
29,439Population
4.2 sq miArea
620 ftElevation

Burbank is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 29,439 at the 2020 census. It borders the southwest edge of the city of Chicago; the Chicago city limit – specifically that of the Ashburn neighborhood – is in common with Burbank's eastern city limit. Burbank shares a boundary with Oak Lawn to its south, Bridgeview to its west, and Bedford Park to its north; the city of Hometown is also adjacent to Burbank's southeast corner. Burbank is less than two miles south of Chicago Midway International Airport.

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ZIP code60459
Area code708
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Housing in Burbank

$316K▲ 6.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Burbank home is worth about $316,000, up 6.2% in a year, 6% above the Illinois typical home.

A balanced market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market53
Sale-to-list100.9%
Sold in May18
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Burbank

C+

Safety Grade C+

Burbank reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 65% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Burbank 1.6
Illinois 2.6
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Burbank 17.5
Illinois 15.6
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Burbank

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

2better than IL·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical CenterOak Lawn · 2.5 mi · ER
9400 South CiceroOak Lawn · 2.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Burbank · CMS · HRSAHealth in Burbank →

Natural hazards in Burbank

62
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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